School: St Joseph's, Béal Átha Seanaigh
- Location:
- Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: An Br. S. Ó Murchadha
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“Tullyhurk is a townland about three miles from Ballyshannon. There is a lake in it called Tullyhurk Lake. There is a crock of gold hidden in it and a serpent guarding it.”
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- Tom Cleary
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- Male
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- Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal
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- Mr Thomas Cleary
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- Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal
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“About a hundred years ago a man named Goan lived in Creevy. Three nights in succession he dreamt of a pot of gold that was hidden near Kilbarron Castle...”
About a hundred years ago a man named Goan lived in Creevy. Three nights in succession he dreamt of a pot of gold that was hidden near Kilbarron Castle. Next day he got a pick and shovel and started to dig. He came to a broad flat flag, and a fierce storm arose and he was forced to go home. No one ever made an attempt to get the gold since.